Fergus vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Russel Rank #4,499

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Fergus or Russel more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Russel mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Fergus and Russel boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.